After A Lull, Borosil Renewables Plans Expanding Production Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy After a lull, Indian solar glass company Borosil Renewables has planned to take steps towards increasing its production. This comes after two key steps taken by the Indian government. One is the imposition of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar glass import and another one is the imposition of anti-dumping duties against imports of solar […] Read more
MNRE Denies RE Projects Failing To Secure PPAs Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that renewable energy projects in the country are not failing to secure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy, addressed the issue of unsold renewable energy in a written statement before the Parliament. This follows reports that […] Read more
ADB Invests $10 Mn For Climate Tech Innovation In Sub-Saharan Africa Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank (ADB) recently announced a $10 million investment from its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) into the Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund (ACV Fund). This funding envisions propelling climate technology entrepreneurship across Sub-Saharan Africa. This catalytic investment aims to unlock $70 million in funding for African climate-focused ventures. The ACV […] Read more
Wafer Process: Reliance-Backed NexWafe GmbH Announces Breakthrough Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) has announced significant breakthroughs in its solar wafer manufacturing technology. The firm seeks to make ultra-thin, high-efficiency, monocrystalline, low-carbon footprint solar wafers with an energy footprint 40% lower than conventional wafer making. The German company achieved cell efficiencies equivalent to Czochralski (CZ) wafers in a production environment, marking a major milestone. Additionally, […] Read more
Inox Wind Wins 60 MW Order From Serentica For Karnataka Project Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Inox Wind Limited (IWL), a wind energy solutions provider, today announced bagging a 60 MW order from Serentica Renewables (Serentica), a commercial and Industrial (C&I) focused renewable energy company in India. This order is to supply 3 MW class turbines and will be delivered within H1 CY25. Additionally, IWL will provide multi-year post-commissioning Operations and […] Read more
IMFA Invests Rs 83.26 Crores In JSW Energy Hybrid Project Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Odisha-based Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA), has entered into a joint venture with JSW Green Energy. Under the collaboration, the ferrochrome integrated producer would source renewable energy for its smelting operations. IMFA signed a binding term sheet with JSW Green Energy One and JSW Green Energy Seven and will invest Rs 83.26 crores […] Read more
EMBER Report Says Transatlantic Interconnection Could Be Cheaper Than Nuclear, Hydrogen Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Transatlantic interconnection could be a valuable tool for achieving cheaper energy prices, improving supply security, and advancing decarbonization. Despite the high capital costs, it may prove more cost-effective than other options such as nuclear and hydrogen. According to EMBER research, transatlantic interconnection could help both North America and Europe achieve a more secure and efficient […] Read more
Polysilicon Futures and Options To Start Trading On Guangzhou Exchange Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy In what is probably a global first, the Guangzhou Futures Exchange will introduce polysilicon futures and options starting just after Christmas, which should support allowing China’s solar industry to hedge against price volatility. China has an over 90% share of global capacity of 1.6 million tonnes in polysilicon manufacture, and close to 80% in the […] Read more
Will India’s Lithium Battery Makers Be Next In Line For Protection From China? Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Following the extended trend of protective measures for solar PV manufacturing, and more recently, solar glass, Li-Ion (or LFP ) battery manufacturing could emerge as the next sector to receive similar support from the Indian government. State policies are increasingly being used as a tool to shield domestic industries from the challenges posed by inexpensive […] Read more
